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Recent Examples of fraternal
Kornet is a devout Catholic and has served as a member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Their journey from a fractious dynamic and rocky road to fraternal camaraderie was rooted in the fact that Shawn grew up in poverty, facing constant adversity, while Jack grew up in a stable household without wants.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The audit came weeks after former McKeesport Police Detective Joseph Osinski was charged with stealing $1 million from his fraternal order of police lodge.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The lodge can’t afford the upkeep and insurance on the 9,300-square-foot building because of the fraternal organization’s dwindling membership.
—Jim Halley, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Their journey from a fractious dynamic and rocky road to fraternal camaraderie was rooted in the fact that Shawn grew up in poverty, facing constant adversity, while Jack grew up in a stable household without wants.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The audit came weeks after former McKeesport Police Detective Joseph Osinski was charged with stealing $1 million from his fraternal order of police lodge.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The lodge can’t afford the upkeep and insurance on the 9,300-square-foot building because of the fraternal organization’s dwindling membership.
—Jim Halley, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternal
Adjective
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The film illustrates how her powerful images not only document the human cost of conflict but also drive social change, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of journalism and highlighting the universal struggle between ambition and familial obligations.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The team used an Alzheimer’s mouse model that includes human familial mutations and develops early signs of the condition.—
Brianna Abbott,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Last August, Joe and his brothers, Nick, 33, and Kevin, 38, appeared on an episode of Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang, and chatted about their brotherly bond, as well as their experiences as parents.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The composition's title is drawn from a verse of scripture calling for brotherly love, and the need to welcome strangers — some of whom might be angels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Fraternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternal. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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